Biryani Hazir Ho

Invitation Order Day Date and Time:- Wednesday 24-July-2019, 13:30 p.m. 

"Biryani Hazir Ho" a newly opened delivery kitchen by the Celebrity Chef  Rehman Mujeeb who hails from the royal Qureshi Family of Lucknow. He is well known for making authentic and flavourful Biryani's using his traditional and ancestral recipes.

Reach:- This place is currently delivering in the areas of Andheri (West) including areas of Versova, Oshiwara and Lokhandwala.

Recently received an invitation from Biryani Hazir Ho to try out few dishes from the menu and to give feedback on the same.

We started off with the juicy and well cooked Murg Kandhari Tikka. After that we had rich and creamy Chicken Changezi gravy which went well with Indian Bread. From the biryani section we tried out The Bohri Chicken Biryani which was mildly spiced and perfect appetising combination of Rice, Chicken and spices.

We ended our meal with thick and creamy Phirni. It has surely added to my favourite list.

Recommendations:- Murg Kandhari Tikka,Chicken Changezi, Bohri Chicken Biryani and Phirni.

Packing:- Each food items was superbly packed including papad, chutney, roti etc.

Plus Point:- Value for Money Place, Good Quantity and Quality Food.

Experience:- Lip-smacking and flavourful experience. This place will surely tantalise taste buds of  the biryani lovers with its delicious and flavourful food.

Note:- Food was send by this place for tasting but review is based on my personal experience.

Taste:- 5/5
Packing:- 5/5
Value for Money:- 5/5

Portico

Visit Day Date and Time:-  Sunday 18-February-2018, 1.30 p.m.

"Portico" a newly opened pool side restaurant located in the Hiranandani Estate, Thane serves delicacy's from various parts of the world along with some creative Mocktails.

Ambience:- It's quite spacious outlet with simple but creative decor i.e. wall frames, rustic wooden tables, wall designs and pool side view. 

Menu:- The menu of this place has been designed by the popular Chef and Consultant Mr. Saif, who is well known for his  creative and delicious food creation in many restaurants in Mumbai and Pune namely Flip Bar and Kitchen, Fusion Kitchen, Oozo, The Little Door, Asanjo (Pune), Geo Bistro (Pune). 

We started off our review with the mocktails Blackberry Caipiroshka and Strawberry Colada. The Caipiroshka glass was stuffed with black berry, mint leaves, lime and topped with crushed ice, sprite and further garnished with black berry, mint leaves and slice of lime. Just loved this refreshing combination and would recommend it. The Strawberry Colada is coconut milk based mocktail with pineapple juice, strawberry and pineapple.

Starters 

Cuban Nachos (Veg), spinach flavoured crispy tortilla chips layered with beans, cheese sauce, pico de gallo (Mexican salad), further topped with cheese sauce, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and avocado which is served with tomato salsa on the side. Columbian Chicken Nachos, crispy beetroot flavoured tortilla chips topped with minced chicken and topped with cheese sauce, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, guacamole (avocado based) cherry tomato which is served with tomato salsa on the side. Both nachos were really crispy, cheesy and flavourful.

Peruvian Pesto Paneer, here in the soft cottage cheese cubes are tossed to perfection in spicy Peruvian pesto sauce which is made up of basil, spinach, walnut, Parmesan cheese, green chili, garlic and olive oil. Overall it's tasty and medium spicy.

Fungi Repieni consisted of button mushroom, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeno, green onion, oregano made in to small balls, battered and coated with crumbs and fried to perfection. While serving its cut into two pieces and served along with herbed mayo. Must try for the mushroom lovers.

Crispy Sriracha Mini Spring Rolls, it's nothing but our regular spring rolls but stuffed with cheese and assorted veggies tossed with soya chili sauce, sriracha sauce, ginger garlic and cheese which is served with sweet chili sauce. It's nice and crispy.

Pan Seared Fish with Pineapple Salsa, here in juicy rawas fish (Indian Salmon) chunks are marinated with white wine, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, black pepper and further pan seared. It is served with pineapple salsa which is made up of pineapple chunks mixed with chopped onions,bell peppers, jalapeno, green chili, lemon juice, cumin powder and coriander.

Cheesy Chicken Croquettes, consisted of minced chicken mixed with sambal, green onions, coriander, onions, garlic, mozzarella cheese made into small rolls, battered and fried to perfection. It is served with spicy sambal mayo. 

Irish Potato Bites, here in baby potatoes are stuffed with minced chicken, mozzarella, cheddar cheese further baked and topped with garlic mayo and served with Spicy Garlic Mayo. Simply loved it. Bunuelos Columbines, it's a Colombian cheese balls, consisted of mozzarella and feta cheese,oregano,thyme. It's basically treat for cheese lovers.

Main Course

We tried out Hearty Vegetable Lasagna and Chicken Lasagna which are served with Garlic Bread. The Chicken Lasagna was loaded with chicken and cheese. Both the dishes were well cooked and must try one if your love cheese.

New Orleans Creole Shrimp Gumbo, spicy juicy shrimp gumbo (stew) cooked with onion, garlic, chicken sausages, capsicum, tomato sauce, thyme, rosemary, cajun spice, cayenne pepper, paprika, tabasco, red wine which is served with parsley rice and sauteed veggies.

Grilled Chicken Romesco Sauce, succulent chicken is grilled to perfection and cooked in flavourful romesco sauce which is served with parsley rice and sauteed veggies. It's basically Spanish sauce made of red pepper, almond, tomato, smoked paprika, garlic, olive oil and black pepper.

Desserts

After eating such a delicious food it was time to try out something in desserts. The Chocolate Biscuit & Nut Cake; balanced sweetness and flawless presentation.

                                                         

Recommendations:- Blackberry Caipiroshka, Cuban Nacho, Columbian Chicken Nachos, Pan Seared Fish with Pineapple Salsa, Irish Potato Bites, Peruvian Pesto Paneer, Hearty Vegetable Lasagna, Chicken Lasagna, New Orleans Creole Shrimp Gumbo, Grilled Chicken Romesco Sauce, The Chocolate Biscuit & Nut Cake.

Service:- Excellent service and the staff are well aware of the menu.

Experience:- Overall an awesome experience and one of the best place to visit in thane to enjoy  some delicious and lip-smacking food along with amazing mocktails. Special thanks to Chef Saif for the invitation and hosting us. Kudos to the team.

Taste :- 5/5

Ambience:- 4.5/5

Service:- 5/5

Value for Money 5/5

Note:- Visit to this place was on invitation but the review is based on my personal experience.

Genuine Broaster Chicken

Visit Day Date and Time :- Thursday 6-July-2017, 1.00 p.m.

"Genuine Broaster Chicken (GBC)" an American chicken brand which began its journey in the year 1953 in USA and still continuing by marking its presence in approx. 36 countries. The Yellow Tie Hospitality along with Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi (Brand Ambassador) has introduced GBC to India by opening its very first outlet in Versova, Andheri.

GBC is one of the fastest growing QSR in India and has recently opened up its third outlet of Mumbai in Satra Plaza, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Recently received an invitation from GBC to visit it's new outlet for food tasting and review.

Ambience:- This outlet is quite spacious compare to it's Versova and Bandra outlet but the overall interiors of this outlet are similar to other GBC outlets i.e baseball helmet lamps, funny chicken wall messages, hidden sack lighting, painted tables etc.

Menu:- The menu is similar to its other outlets. So accordingly decided to try out something different from my last review visit.

Coco Mango Mojito:- This drink is from it's new cooler menu were in fusion of mango and coconut is presented in mojito style. It's perfect blend giving taste of both elements to the perfection. If you prefer taste of coconut then you can't miss this one.

Palang Tod:- It's one of my favourite drink available at GBC. A unique combination of red bull and caffeine.

Assorted Chicken Wings:- It included chicken wings tossed in varieties of sauce such as Smoked BBQ & Mushroom, Kung Pao, Butter Garlic, Curried BBQ, Kasundi Mustard and Narangi Sriracha. The chicken wings were tender and the chef made sure it taste best in each sauce.

Sriracha Paneer:- Soft paneer chunks are tossed in tabasco sauce with some veggies and bit of orange juice. It's good option for the vegetarians.

Firangi Palak Paneer Dip:- Grilled pita bread are served with creamy dip of spinach and cheese with some soft paneer chunks. Creamy dip compliments the pita breads to the perfection.

Broaster Platter:- The broaster platter includes three varieties of chicken i.e. The Legendary American, Hot Masala and Happy Fried Chicken which are accompanied by three dips namely the curry mango, cheesy jalapeno and Thai chili perfectly complimenting the chicken. The Chicken is not fried but it's broasted using the broaster fryer which gives it crispiness and keeps its juiciness intact.

Ghotala Khichdi (Veg):- One word to describe this dish would be "Delicious". It's fusion of rice with some veggies, soft paneer chunks and in house masala which is served with kerala papad on the side. It's too good and not to be missed. GBC also has non-vegetarian version of Ghotala Khichdi were in paneer chunks and veggies are replaced by boneless lamb chunks, chicken kheema and fried egg strips.

Bhidu's Chicken Curry:-  It's medium spicy coconut base chicken curry which is served either with portion of rice or parantha. Taste of curry is amazing and it goes well with both rice and parantha.

Chocolate Samosa with Mango Ice-cream:- Crispy chocolate filled mini samosa are served with Mango ice-cream and topped with chocolate syrup. It's decent dessert option but would prefer Oreo phirni over it.

Sneaky Caramel Freakshake:- This freakshake contains snickers, gems, caramel, cookies and some cream.

Recommendations:- Assorted Chicken Wings, Broaster Platter, Bhidu's Chicken Curry, Ghotala Khichdi, Firangi Palak Paneer Dip.

Service:-  Good, no complaints about it.

Experience:- Superb and as expected. Definitely must visit place for non-vegetarians and also for vegetarians. Thanks to Remya and Saurabh for being good host as always.

Taste:- 4/5
Value for Money:- 4/5
Ambience:- 4.5/5
Service:- 4/5

Olive Trails

Order Day, Date and Time:- Friday, 2-June-17, 1.00 p.m.

"Olive Trails" an online food delivery joint which serves gourmet food from around the world. It follows concept of weekly changing menu and has overall 4 outlets in Mumbai.

Recently was invited to try out food from it's worli outlet and give feedback on the same. Accordingly they had delivered French Pistou Grilled Chicken for tasting

French Pistou Grilled Chicken:- Chicken grilled to perfection and tossed in olive oil based basil sauce from south France. It's accompanied by spaghetti agio o olio topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and mint leaves along with garlic bread and extra sauce on the sides. Overall it was packed with flavours but was bit oily.

Recommendations:- French Pistou Grilled Chicken.

Packing:- Totally impressed with food packing and it deserves full marks. Food box also included good quality of spoon, tissue and tiny pack of hand sanitizer.

Plus point:- 1. The idea of providing pack of hand sanitizer keeping in mind the importance of cleanliness. 2. On time delivery.

Overall good place to try out delicious food.

Taste:- 4/5

Value for Money:- 4/5

Genuine Broaster Chicken

Visit Day Date and Time:- Friday 24-March-2017, 08.00 p.m.

"Genuine Broaster Chicken (GBC)" a newly opened outlet located at Bandra Reclamation, owned and managed by Yellow Tie Hospitality, which is popular for serving chicken cooked using broaster pressure fryer.

GBC  has been established in USA since 1953 and currently marks its presence in approx. 36 counties.The Yellow Tie Hospitality has brought down GBC to India with Celebrity Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi (renowned for his "Namak Shamak Namak Shamak" lines on the food food channel) as its brand ambassador. It has managed to launch overall 10 outlets in India including the Bandra outlet within span of 7 to 8 months of its launch in India.

Ambience:- Overall ambience of this outlet is quite vibrant and rustic with baseball helmet lamps, funny wall messages, Trump painted table, wodden table, comfort seating and good music.

Recently was invited to Genuine Broaster Chicken for food review.

Broaster Platter:- The broaster platter includes three varieties of chicken i.e The Legendary American, Hot Masala and Happy Fried Chicken which are accompanied by three dips namely the curry mango, chessy jalapeno and thai sweet chilli perfectly complimenting the chicken. The chicken is not fried but its broasted (50% less oily) giving it crispy texture and keeping its juiciness intact.

Chul Bul Soda:- Its refreshing combination of coke and chat masala. Simple but taste good.

Lamb Rogan Josh Burger:- Soft burger buns were stuffed with juicy lamb patty, caramalised onions, cheese, mayo and chef Harpal Singh Sokhi secret rogan josh spices which was accompanied by fries and dip. The burger was juicy and delicious. One of my favourite from the menu.

Butter Chicken Burger:- Burger bun stuffed with Butter chicken patty with makhni gravy which is accompanied by fries and mint flavoured dip. The Burger was good but not that interesting as compare to lamb burger.

Authentic American Style Grilled Chicken with Smoked BBQ & Mushroom Sauce:- Chicken grilled and tossed in smoked barbeque & mushroom sauce and served along with butter rice, fries, veggies and smoked barbeque and mushroom sauce. The butter rice is main attraction of this which very well complimented the chicken. Yummilicious.

Palang Tod:- Its combination of red bull and caffeine were in a tiny bowl of caffeine is dropped in the glass of redbull. Something different and definitely worth a try.

Oreo Phirni:- Chocolate phirni topped with crunchy oreo biscuits. It's my personal favourite from the dessert section. This heavenly dessert is my personal favourite and must try one for the oreo lover.

Gulkand Muffin:- It's chef special fusion of  muffin with mild gulkand flavour. The muffin was baked to perfection maintaining its softness and gulkand flavour was add on to the perfection.

Recommendation:- Broaster Platter, Lamb Rogan Josh Burger, Palang Tod, Authentic American Style Grilled Chicken with Smoked BBQ & Mushroom Sauce and Oreo Phirni.

Service:-

Service was quick and staff were courteous which really complimented the overall experience. A special thanks to Saurabh Mantri and Remya for their hospitality and sharing details about the place and food.

Overall awesome experience and definitely must visit place to have delicious and juicy chicken. Kudos to the team Genuine Broaster Chicken. 

Taste:- 4.5/5

Value for money:- 4/5

Service:- 4.5/5

Ambience:- 4/5